We all want to be better at something. After all, self-improvement is necessary to getting ahead at work. But once you know what you want to be better at — be it public speaking, using social media, or analysing data — how do you start? Of course, learning techniques will vary depending on the skill and the person, but there are some general rules you can follow.

Select a skill that is valued by your organization and manager

Divide the skill up into smaller, manageable tasks

Reflect on what you’ve learned and what you still want to accomplish

Don’t try to learn in a vacuum — ask others for guidance and feedback

How to Master a New Skill

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Select a skill that is valued by your organization and manager

Divide the skill up into smaller, manageable tasks

Reflect on what you’ve learned and what you still want to accomplish

Don’t try to learn in a vacuum — ask others for guidance and feedback

Don’t rely solely on an individual for advice — you may want to involve someone who isn’t responsible for evaluating you

Learn by trial and error

Experiment with different approaches

Don’t assume it’s going to happen overnight — it usually takes at least six months to develop a new skill

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